Mercury Free (Amalgam Silver Filling Free), Mercury Safe, Holistic, Cosmetic, and Family Dentistry
About Our Mercury Safe Dental Practice
Dr. Kevin Wood's "Mercury Safe Dentist" office is located in Buffalo, NY, 14209. He is mercury free (amalgam/silver filling free) and mercury safe and he is dedicated to the practice of health-based dentistry. His goal is to treat his patients in the most healthy, caring, holistic way possible and to share information about dental wellness with his patients so that they can make educated decisions about their oral health. He fully understands the critically important relationship of oral to overall health and realizes that; "You cannot be truly healthy without good oral health!"
Safe Mercury Amalgam Filling Removal Protocols
As your Oral Health Doctor, Dr. Wood is aware that mercury vapor, dental infections, and TMJ (bite) problems can have a negative impact on oral and overall health. Because of these concerns, we focus on patient education and strive to remove mercury amalgam (silver) fillings in a safe way. For information about why it's important to use a mercury safe dentist, Click Here.
To accomplish this, we utilize safe & proven removal protocols based on recommendations of the International Association of Mercury Safe Dentists (IAMSD) and other prominent biological and holistic dental organizations. For more information about why we use safe protocols to remove amalgam fillings and an explanation of what they are, Click Here.
SMART Certified
The IAOMT has developed rigorous standards for safely removing mercury amalgam dental fillings by reducing the unnecessary and excessive exposure to mercury released from these fillings. The IAOMT's recommendations are known as the Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique (SMART).
At this time, Dr. Wood is one of a small number of IAOMT members who qualifies as a SMART Certified IAOMT dentist. With the SMART designation you can be confident that he is fully qualified to safely remove mercury amalgam (silver) fillings.
Holistic Dentistry
Holistic/Biological Dentistry is a philosophy that recognizes that the teeth and associated oral structures are a part of the whole body. Because of this important relationship, we offer a wide range of treatment options. Dr. Wood also takes a unique Whole Body approach to oral health care; combining sound dental science, modern technology, and years of experience with a deep concern for his patients' physical health and emotional well-being and comfort.
Whole Body Dental Philosophy
This Whole Body philosophy stresses the use of biocompatible dental materials whenever possible. He also works closely with highly qualified health professionals to assist him in his efforts to return the patient to optimal oral and overall health. His Health-Focused - Patient First approach to holistic dentistry means that he treats the teeth, jaw, and related oral structures, with specific regard to how that treatment will affect the entire body.
Continuing Education
Dr. Wood believes that continuing education is a powerful tool that allows him to give you and your family the best, state-of-the-art dental care. Each year he takes many hours of continuing education courses and he has advanced training in many areas of holistic, cosmetic and conventional dentistry, including advanced training in CEREC and Laser Dentistry. He serves as an educator and consultant to numerous local health care and community organizations.
Treatments and Services
Our office also uses the latest in dental equipment and technology in order to provide the patient with healthy treatment options and services, including:
- Digital X-Rays
- Cone Beam Computer Tomography
- Preventive Dental Treatment and Education
- Non-Surgical & Laser Periodontal (Gum) Treatment
- Safe Amalgam Filling Removal
- SMART Certified Amalgam Removal
- Oral Cancer Screening
- Mercury & Metal Free Restorations
- Mercury Free Fillings
- Advanced Cosmetic Dentistry
- Extreme Smile Makeovers
- Zoom! Tooth Whitening
- Full & Partial Dentures
- Implant Dentistry
- CEREC: One Hour Restorations
- Full Mouth Reconstruction
- TMJ Diagnosis & Treatment
- Invisalign Orthodontics
- Root Canal Therapy
- Minor Oral Surgery
- Family Dentistry
- Laser Dentistry
- Diagnodent Laser Cavity Detection
- Computerized Occlusal Analysis
Cosmetic Dentistry
Our office also specializes in state of the art restorative and cosmetic dentistry to correct, restore or enhance your smile to fit your own unique facial form. Our goal is to integrate esthetics as part of total dental and overall health while creating an overall pleasing and natural facial appearance.
Dr. Wood can create the smile of your dreams - just imagine yourself with a beautiful, new, natural looking smile!
Organizations and Associations
Dr. Wood is associated with a number of prestigious dental organizations, including:
- Accredited: International Association of Mercury Safe Dentists (IAMSD)
- Accredited: International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (AIAOMT)
- International Academy of Biological Medicine & Dentistry (IABDM)
- Academy of Laser Dentistry
- Academy of Computerized Dentistry
- International Congress of Oral Implantology
- American College of Oral Implantologists
- Academy of General Dentistry (AGD)
- American Dental Association (ADA)
- National Dental Association
About Dr. Wood
Dr. Wood, DDS is a native of Buffalo, New York, and has been practicing in Western New York since 1983. A graduate of Howard University College of Dentistry, Dr. Wood has completed hundreds of hours of post-graduate continuing education in many aspects of dentistry, including advanced training in CEREC CAD/CAM reconstruction. He also has been awarded multiple certifications from the Academy of Laser Dentistry. He serves as educator and consultant to numerous local health care and community organizations.
Click Here to learn more about Dr. Wood and his extensive list of credentials.
Our Staff
Our fantastic staff is made up of highly-trained, dedicated, caring and motivated professionals who work together as a unique team to bring you the highest quality holistic dental treatment in a healthy, caring, and supportive setting.
We would be honored to add you to our list of satisfied patients and encourage you to visit Our Office Website to learn more about our office and the many services and treatments we offer. We thank you for considering our office for all of your dental needs.
Click Here to read reviews from our many satisfied patients.
Patient Education
Our dental practice is dedicated to patient education. As a member of Dr. Tom McGuire's International Association of Mercury Safe Dentists (IAMSD) we work closely with him to support our goal of providing important information to our patients about numerous oral health that can affect overall health, including issues related to mercury amalgam (silver) fillings. Click on the appropriate link to access important information about these topics.
- Frequently Asked Questions & Oral Health Topics
- Mercury Safe: Why Dentists are Mercury Safe & Mercury Free
- Mercury Free & Mercury Safe: What's the Difference
- Mercury Risk Evaluation
- Referenced & Abstracted Articles about Mercury (Dr. McGuire has kindly allowed us access to his database of referenced and abstracted scientific articles on numerous mercury related topics. It is the largest of its kind and is a wealth of information for those interested in the subject.)
NEW! Dr. Tom McGuire's new Video, Mercury: The Poison in Your Teeth conclusively proves that amalgam/silver fillings not only release toxic mercury vapor - but that the common act of brushing just one amalgam filling - will release more mercury than allowed by governmental regulatory agencies at the workplace! It also tells you what you can do about it. Click Here to watch this amazing video demonstration - and don’t forget to tell your friends and family! (You can also access it by searching YouTube for The Poison in Your Teeth or Tom McGuire, DDS.)
A Personal Note from Dr. Tom:
Dr. Wood belongs to a number of highly regarded dental organizations, including the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology my Mercury Safe Dentist Association. These organizations encourage taking a integrative, whole-body approach to dental treatment and promote patient education. His approach to healthy dentistry includes the understanding that you cannot be healthy without good oral health and he takes this into consideration when planning his patients dental treatment.
I have communicated with Dr. Wood and know him to be a caring, highly trained, skilled and experienced dentist. His commitment to quality, health-focused dentistry, his ongoing dedication to continuing education, and his concern for his patients health and well being, makes him ideally suited to safely remove and replace mercury amalgam fillings.
Dr. Wood is a charter member of my Mercury Safe Dentist Association and I highly recommend him to anyone seeking a mercury free, mercury safe, and compassionate dentist. I recommend visiting his website to learn more about his whole-body approach to dentistry. When you visit his office, please let him know where you found out about him and say hello to him from me. Thanks!